A new report finds life expectancy in Wisconsin is on a downward trend. Life expectancy here has dropped for two years in a row. For a baby born in Wisconsin between 2015 and 2017 it's 80 years, down from 80.2 years for babies born two years earlier. A big reason, according to findings released Monday, is increased deaths linked to abuse of opioids and alcohol. Drug and alcohol deaths in Wisconsin have more than tripled since 1999, from 593 to over 19 hundred in 2017. Our latest report … [Read More...]
Caledonia police officer injured, man shot and killed
A Caledonia police officer shot and killed a man Sunday evening. Police said they responded to the 4800 block of Crystal Spring Drive, which is northwest of highways 38 and 31 in Racine County, for a burglary in progress call. Caledonia police said a responding officer encountered a man who was armed with an edged weapon and attacked the officer, injuring him in the head. The officer then shot the man, who died at the scene. The officer was taken to All Saints Ascension for emergency … [Read More...]
UW reinstates Quintez Cephus
Badger football player Quintez Cepuhs is again a student at UW Madison. The university announced Monday that Cephus has been reinstated, effective immediately. Cephus was acquitted of sexual assault charges earlier this month in Dane County Circuit Court. A press release from the UW quotes Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who said her "decision is based on the availability of substantial new information" not brought out during an earlier review. Blank said she recognizes some people will disagree … [Read More...]
Farmers have concerns as state considers new permitting rules for livestock operations
Public hearings have begun on changing state regulations on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOS. Proposed changes to Wisconsin’s livestock facility siting regulations, known as ATCP51 include eliminating odor scoring, changing building setbacks standards and more opportunities for local governments to restrict farm expansion. Peter Koles with the Wisconsin Towns Association supports the proposed changes. "The equipment has gotten bigger. So you have bigger equipment, more … [Read More...]
Evers wants to eliminate carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050
Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order which aims to eliminate use of carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050. It's an idea the Republican controlled legislature has already rejected "We reallocating resources, as we always have to do," Evers said Friday. "Unfortunately this should have been a priority for the entire legislature, but it wasn't. And so we're making it a priority." Proud to sign this alongside @LGMandelaBarnes. This state has a responsibility to current and future … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Evers wants to eliminate carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050
Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order which aims to eliminate use of carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050. It’s an idea the Republican controlled legislature has already rejected “We reallocating resources, as we always have to do,” Evers said Friday. “Unfortunately this should have been a priority for the entire legislature, but it […]
Crime & Courts
Caledonia police officer injured, man shot and killed
A Caledonia police officer shot and killed a man Sunday evening. Police said they responded to the 4800 block of Crystal Spring Drive, which is northwest of highways 38 and 31 in Racine County, for a burglary in progress call. Caledonia police said a responding officer encountered a man who was armed with an edged […]
Titletown Report
Rodgers is day-to-day with back tightness
After Aaron Rodgers was held out of last Thursday’s preseason game at Baltimore because of back tightness, the Packers quarterback was held out of practice on Sunday for precautionary reasons. The Packers are getting ready for Thursday’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday in Winnipeg, Manitoba and if it were a regular season […]
Sports
Brewers announce 2020 Spring Training schedule
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the team’s 2020 Spring Training schedule, which kicks off on Saturday, February 22 against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The team’s home opener at American Family Fields of Phoenix is slated for Sunday, Feb. 23 against the San Diego Padres. The Spring Training slate consists of 34 games (19 […]
